Manchester City’s Trial by Anfield, Arsenal’s Bounce Back Test & Tottenham Searching for a Spark | Big Weekend Preview 10/08/26
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Manchester City’s Trial by Anfield, Arsenal’s Bounce Back Test & Tottenham Searching for a Spark | Big Weekend Preview 10/08/26

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 8, 202641 min
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Big Weekend Preview is back after the international break as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down another massive Premier League weekend. They start with Liverpool vs Manchester City and how City’s players will handle a hostile Anfield in their first match since the charges verdict, before turning to Arsenal’s injury concerns and whether Leeds can follow the blueprint Brighton used to beat the reigning champions. Then they look at Tottenham’s difficult start to the season ahead of Manchester United and whether either side can build some momentum. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead...

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America this summer is, how do I keep the magic going?

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The one question I get most after all that football memory making we experienced across America this summer is, how do I keep the magic going? Let's start by saying, articulate what you love the most and then build on it. First step, find the team that will most probably break your heart.

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And then add all the supporting necessities to build your weekend tradition. The key to so many of mine. It's Walmart, the place that has it all. The snacks, the coffee, the pies.

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You can also get the TV at Walmart, the hoodie to wear on your couch. Get the couch if you need it and wait. It gets better. Because their Express delivery can get it right to your door,

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